REKLAW'S GEM - broke late in the score up and was back approximately 4 lengths at dispatch. Broke again near the 1200 metres when being restrained off the back of CULPEKA, losing further ground. Broke inside the 300 metres losing all chance. Driver D.Dunn advised that the filly had resented being restrained when galloping on each occasion. The connections advised that the filly would be turned out for a spell.

REKLAW'S GEM - broke late in the score up and was back approximately 4 lengths at dispatch. Broke again near the 1200 metres when being restrained off the back of CULPEKA, losing further ground. Broke inside the 300 metres losing all chance. Driver D.Dunn advised that the filly had resented being restrained when galloping on each occasion. The connections advised that the filly would be turned out for a spell.

The connections of REKLAW'S GEM after originally advising Stewards that the filly would be turned out for a spell have since advised that they now wish to start REKLAW'S GEM one more start this campaign. Stewards accepted this decision but advised that warnings have been placed against the filly's barrier and racing manners record.

A GLASS OF TANQUERAY - broke near the 600 metres after contacting the sulky wheel of MORE SHADES OF GOLD which had shifted ground outwards. When questioned regarding the incident Driver P. Ferguson advised that A GLASS OF TANQUERAY had contributed to the contact being made by over-racing and no further action was deemed necessary.

A GLASS OF TANQUERAY - broke near the 600 metres after contacting the sulky wheel of MORE SHADES OF GOLD which had shifted ground outwards. When questioned regarding the incident Driver P. Ferguson advised that A GLASS OF TANQUERAY had contributed to the contact being made by over-racing and no further action was deemed necessary.

BILLY AT SALSA - An Information was lodged alleging that Trainer B. Purdon was in breach of Rule 865(2) when BILLY AT SALSA was presented with half hopples which were not notified. The breach was admitted and the J.C.A. imposed a $200 fine. Broke passing the 200 metres and failed to settle. A Protest was lodged against the gelding's 4th placing under Rule 870(3) on the grounds that it galloped in excess of 50 metres in the final 200 metres. The Protest was not contested by the connections and BILLY AT SALSA was disqualified from 4th placing.

JUST ANYTHING - broke at the start veering inwards, locking sulky wheels with MASS DESTRUCTION before falling to the track with Driver D. McGowan being dislodged from the sulky. The filly regained its feet and followed the field driverless until caught. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed that the filly had sustained various minor lacerations which required treatment. Mr McGowan was examined by St Johns Paramedics and cleared of any injury. A warning was placed on this filly's mobile barrier manners.

MASS DESTRUCTION - checked and locked wheels shortly after start and was retired from the event.

JUST ANYTHING - broke at the start veering inwards, locking sulky wheels with MASS DESTRUCTION before falling to the track with Driver D. McGowan being dislodged from the sulky. The filly regained its feet and followed the field driverless until caught. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed that the filly had sustained various minor lacerations which required treatment. Mr McGowan was examined by St Johns Paramedics and cleared of any injury. A warning was placed on this filly's mobile barrier manners.

DONEGAL DAVY BOYD - settled at the rear, improved wide without cover inside the 1000 metres to reach the one out one back position passing the 500 metres, weakened inside the final 300 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Trainer C. Dalgety advised that the gelding had raced lethargically this evening and he put it down to the gelding feeling the effects of racing three times in three weeks at Metropolitan level and it is his intention to spell the horse for a minimum of six weeks.

ALTA MACH - raced one out without cover in the middle stages and weakened inside the final 600 metres finishing well back. A post-race veterinary examination revealed signs of an upper respiratory infection. A veterinary certificate of fitness is required before it resumes.

MAXIM - Driver B Mangos advised he was pleased with the gelding's performance, that he began well from the 35 metres handicap mark, raced without cover the last mile, and that the handicap took its toll with him coming to the end of his run late in the race.

THE ALMIGHTY JOHNSON - broke when prominent rounding the first bend with Driver A. Herlihy taking the gelding wider on the track regaining its gait toward the rear of the field. Held up over the early stages of the run home. The authorization of the payment of the 3rd placing was withheld until such time that it was confirmed that the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.